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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.78, 53,867.59 and 23,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.78, 53,867.59 and 23,934.76 is: 33,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.78 : 53,867.59 = 23,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.78/53,867.59 = 23,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.78x = 53,867.59 × 23,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.78x = 1,289,307,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,307,643.92/39,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,030.56

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